1. Sole Proprietor
Identity Document
SA citizens: colour copy/photo of your SA ID card (front and back) OR colour copy of your ID book (both left and right-hand pages)
Foreign nationals: clear colour copy of a valid passport (both left and right-hand pages) AND a clear colour copy of a valid visa or permit showing legal authorisation to reside and work in South Africa. The permit must be valid at the time of submission and must not expire within 6 months of the submission date.
Individual Proof of Address
One document from the accepted list, not older than 3 months, showing your full name and South African address
Sole Proprietor Proof of Address
Letterhead, invoice, or similar document showing:
The full name under which you trade, and
The physical address from which you trade
Trading Declaration
A statement confirming how long you've been trading and the trade name you use (can be submitted in writing or completed on the platform)
Source of Funds Declaration
Completed on the platform (includes your industry)
2. Private Company – (Pty) Ltd
Company Documents
Certificate of Incorporation: CM1 or CoR 14.3 from CIPC, reflecting company directors and registration number (preferably printed within the past 6 months)
Memorandum of Incorporation: CoR 15.1B
Declaration of Ultimate Beneficial Owner(s) owning 5% or more (completed on the platform — see minimum requirements)
Certificate of Change of Name: CM9 or CoR 9.4 (if applicable)
Source of Funds Declaration (includes industry, completed on the platform)
Business Proof of Address — one of the following:
A document from the accepted list, showing the full company name and South African address, not older than 3 months; OR
CoR 21.1 – Notice of Change of Registered Office (only accepted if issued within the same month as the application)
For newly registered companies with a sole director, you may instead submit:
A co-working space invoice issued in the director's name, together with a signed declaration confirming the company operates from that address; OR
A sworn affidavit from a police station as a temporary placeholder, where the company operates from the director's residential address
For Each Director
SA citizens: colour copy of SA ID card (front and back) or ID book
Foreign nationals: colour copy of valid passport AND valid visa/permit
Proof of address: not older than 3 months, showing the director's name and South African address
3. Listed Company – (Ltd)
Company Documents
Proof of listing on a recognised stock exchange (from the exchange's official website)
CIPC Disclosure Certificate reflecting company directors (dated within the past 3 months)
Declaration of Ultimate Beneficial Owner(s) owning 5% or more (completed on the platform)
Authorised Signatories (as per board resolution, including directors)
SA citizens: colour copy of SA ID card (front and back) or ID book
Foreign nationals: colour copy of valid passport AND valid visa/permit
Proof of address: not older than 3 months, showing full name and South African address
4. Non-Profit Company – (NPC)
Required Documents
Memorandum of Incorporation: CoR 15.1B
Certificate of Incorporation: CM1 or CoR 14.3 from CIPC (preferably printed within the past 3 months)
Proof of registration with the Department of Social Development (if applicable)
Declaration of Ultimate Beneficial Owner owning 5% or more (completed on the platform)
Source of Funds Declaration, Nature of Activities, and Beneficiary Information (completed on the platform — additional documentation on major donors and beneficiaries may be requested)
Company Proof of Address
A document from the accepted list, showing the full company name and South African address, not older than 3 months
For Each Director
SA citizens: colour copy of SA ID card (front and back) or ID book
Foreign nationals: colour copy of valid passport AND valid visa/permit
Proof of address: not older than 3 months, showing the director's name and South African address
Foreign Directors — Important Note
(Applies to Private Companies, Listed Companies, and Non-Profit Companies)
Where all directors are foreign nationals, onboarding may only be considered if:
At least one director holds a valid South African work, business, or permanent residence permit; and
That permit is valid at submission and does not expire within 6 months of the submission date.
An application will not be processed if a company meets all three of the following:
All directors are foreign nationals
All directors hold only non-South African passports
No director holds a valid South African work, business, or permanent residence permit
Annexure A: Accepted Proof of Address Documents – Individuals
Official employer letter (for employees residing on company/institution premises)
Utility bill (e.g. municipal water or electricity) or property managing agent statement
Account statement from an NCR-registered service provider (NCR number must be visible)
Affidavit confirming residential address
Bank statement
Body corporate or governing body letter/statement
Home loan statement
Insurance policy document from a registered FSP (FSP number must be visible)
Medical aid statement or policy document (policy number must be visible)
Municipal councillor's letter
Municipal rates and taxes invoice (not older than 3 months)
Television licence renewal or confirmation letter
Tax certificate
Telephone or cellular statement
Subscription television statement (e.g. MultiChoice)
Statement from a PSIRA-registered security provider (e.g. Chubb, ADT — PSIRA number must be visible)
Recent, active lease or rental agreement
Annexure B: Accepted Proof of Address Documents - Companies
Television licence renewal or confirmation letter
Telephone or cellular statement
Document from a PSIRA-registered security provider (PSIRA number must be visible)
Signed letter from an independent auditor/accountant, on letterhead, confirming the business address
Recent, active lease or rental agreement
Official SARS document (excluding eFiling documentation)
Municipal rates and taxes invoice
Municipal councillor's letter
Insurance policy document from a registered FSP (FSP number must be visible)
Motor vehicle registration or licence document
Letter from the municipality confirming the business address
Property loan statement
Bank statement
Annexure C: Minimum Documents Required for a UBO
Identity Document
SA citizens: colour copy of SA ID card (front and back) or ID book
Foreign nationals: colour copy of valid passport
Address Details
Full address, including postal code and country of residence
Company Organogram (optional but highly recommended)
Should reflect company names, shareholder names, and percentages held
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